The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree at ULM is designed to help students become career and/or graduate school ready. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, both animal and human, with the goal of understanding and improving humanity. It is a very broad and diverse discipline that ranges from studies of brain structure and function to studies of behavior and cognition. Psychologists apply the scientific method and research techniques to increase our understanding of all aspects of behavior, both normal and abnormal. Psychology provides a knowledge base for understanding human behavior that has applications in professional fields such as counseling, law, education, business, medicine, public relations, and more.
The curriculum at ULM is modeled after the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Guidelines for the undergraduate psychology major. This model includes five goals: building a knowledge base of psychology, increasing critical thinking skills and skeptical inquiry through an understanding of research methods, promoting ethical awareness and social responsibility, fostering communication skills, and building skills which will advance students’ professional development. While the required and suggested courses provide knowledge and skills in psychology, elective courses can help students pursue minors in other areas to customize their learning experience.
This degree is the perfect stepping stone for those who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in psychology or other fields, but students who complete this program can also move directly into a number of professional roles, some of which are as follows:
Degree Length: 4 Years
University: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Classroom Format: In-Person or Online
